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Dis-united
Uniting the Elements, The Queens Hall, Narberth, April 29th It is always exciting and encouraging to see a different style of music being brought to the area and tonight's gig at the Queens Hall was a well attended and well organised affair, with stupendous
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Cardigan Mart, May 9th
J. J. Morris report as follows for the Calf Market held at Cardigan on Monday 9th May: All Rearing calves were again in strong demand, a two week old Belgian Blue Bull making £230 and a four week Blue Heifer £180. Holstein X manufacturing calves steady
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Welcome new Presspackers!
A big Presspack welcome for this week goes to: Amber May Wood, of Milford Haven; Robert James Parry, of Broad Haven.
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Llandysul Mart, Tuesday, May 3rd
Ms Dai Lewis Auctioneers mart report as follows: A much larger entry forward (510). Cows and Calves saw a good run for the quality presented. Stores saw a slightly easier run, with more cattle being presented on a national basis, and being sold at a younger
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Just for kids: double page Star Wars special
Just for kids: double page Star Wars special
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Not so black Bart and other pirates
Wales has produced more than its share of pirates and Pembroke-shire has bred some famous ones, such as Barti Ddu (Black Bart), pictured, from Little Newcastle, and Hywel Davies (The Prince of Pirates) from Milford Haven. Author Dafydd Meirion gives an
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A must-see exhibition
FIVE new artists were welcomed by a local co-operative with a private viewing of their work last Wednesday. Over 50 guests were welcomed by Waterfront Gallery director David Randell and mayor Phyllis Williams. Councillor Williams said: "People look around
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Gamekeeper honoured
A Pembrokeshire gamekeeper has won a top award in a national game and conservation competition. Jim Brown, of Nash Farm, Martletwy, gamekeeper for the Slebech and Dashwood Estates, came joint second in the prestigious Purdy Awards. He and his employer
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Newcastle Emlyn Mart, Thursday May 5th
Ms Dai Lewis Auctioneers mart report as follows: Another good entry forward in all sections (1104). Lambs maintained a steady run throughout for all weight ranges. Hoggetts again held their ground for the time of year. Culls sold to another brisk trade
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Haverfordwest Mart, Tuesday, May 10th
BJP and Co reports: Store Cattle (222). Trade was again excellent especially for stronger types. A top price of £765 for a Limousin Steer sold by Mr Harries, Penrallt, Fishguard. Best heifer was a Charolais selling for £588 from Mr Jones, Clareston, Freystrop
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Asda wins new spuds race
The first Pembrokeshire new potatoes went on sale last Wednesday morning after rain halted attempts to get the first crop onto the shelves over the bank holiday weekend. A crop grown by W. Richards and Sons on a south-facing coastal slope at Jefferston
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Big bird!
This is one of the Folly Farm ostriches. Ostriches are the biggest birds in the world. Can you think of any other record-breaking animals (for example the fastest or biggest)? Click on the link to submit your entry by Wednesday, April 18th. The winner
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Happy birthday!
Birthday greetings this week go to: Nia Williams, 11, of Dinas Cross; Adam Whittaker, nine, of Clynderwen; Dan Matthews, eight, of Neyland; Alfie Poole, five, of Lamphey; Lorna Weatherall, 14, of Pembroke Dock; Alisha Wakely, six, of Milford Haven; Tom
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Whitland Livestock Market, Tuesday, May 3rd
J. J. Morris reoprts: Calves (33): A similar entry to the previous week sold to a very good trade with a top price of £200 for a Belgian Blue bull presented by Morris, Lower Coxhill Farm, Narberth with heifers selling to £102 for a Limousin from Phillips
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Sizzling hot
With the days warming up and the evenings becoming lighter, what else could be better than a good tasty barbecue, accompanied with your favourite fizzy drink. Meet Spud, he is one of Scoop's best friends. He is getting ready to organise his first barbecue
